Phonics vs. Whole-Language Learning: Why Not Both? – Reading Essentials #13
Educators have long debated whether phonics-based or whole language-based instruction leads to the most effective reading instruction.
The Flipped Classroom: Turning the School Day Upside Down
When my oldest child Kelsey was a toddler, she was a stickler for schedules. If we did something spontaneous or outside of our regular routine, she would tell me that things felt “topsy turvy.” I’m guessing that this is how some students and teachers are feeling about the latest trend to hit the education realm—the flipped classroom.
Happy Anniversary NCLB! That’s Quite a Legacy You’ve Left Behind….
What will No Child Left Behind’s legacy be?
o A focus on testing at all costs.
o Forget a well-rounded education – just teach reading and math.
o Schools who can’t reach an impossible goal are failures.
o A flawed attempt at education reform.
o Children left behind… end of story.
A Prologue to Red Apple Reading (aka: Why I Left the Classroom)
Those of you who know me may already know the story, or at least part of it, but I thought it would be appropriate to start this blog with a back-story, so you know where I am coming from. I have no intention, however, to make this blog about me and my experiences – who wants to read that? My hope is that it will develop into a place of sharing for educators and parents alike, a place where questions can be asked and answered, information can be shared, and positive vibes can emanate.